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LG Consumer Research Reveals Food Wasting Habits

Updated

18/08/2015

FOOD WASTE – WHAT AUSTRALIANS KNOW AND WHAT THEY CAN DO BETTER

LG consumer research* reveals Australians food wasting habits - what and how they waste and what they do to minimise

SYDNEY, 18 August 2015 – It’s no secret that a lot of food goes to waste in Australia per year – approximately 8 to 10 billion dollars per year according to food rescue service OzHarvest.** But where are Australians currently wasting their food and what can be done about it? LG sought to answer this by undertaking research on Australian food waste habits and perceptions.

“Understanding that food waste is a big issue in Australia, we undertook this survey to delve a bit deeper into consumer perceptions and habits,” Jennifer Osborne, Home Appliance Marketing Manager, LG Australia said. “Consumer misconceptions are often both a cause and a symptom of problems like food waste, so we hope that shedding some light around this might change consumer behaviour.”

At current, there is a big discrepancy between what people admit to wasting and what municipal landfills are composed of. According to a 2013 ABS study, organics (food and garden waste) account for nearly half (47 per cent) of household waste. ***Yet the LG survey revealed that less than half (42.9 per cent) of Australians admitted to wasting food at home; while 38.2 per cent said they do not waste food at home and 18.9 were unsure.

More Australians believed that the majority of food waste came from supermarkets (33.6 per cent) versus the home (23.8 per cent). However, the top foods Australians admitted to wasting are fruit and vegetables (23.9 per cent); bread (17.6 per cent); and milk and other dairy products (7.8 per cent). The top three things Australians currently do to minimise food waste are: using leftovers (37.4 per cent); planning meals out for the week (18.8 per cent); and writing shopping lists (14.3%). However, the majority (66.2 per cent) of Australians are not aware of food rescue services such as OzHarvest.

“At OzHarvest we aim to educate Australians on the issue of food waste, so understanding their habits is critical to changing behaviour,” Ronni Kahn, CEO and Founder, OzHarvest said. “While it’s great to see that Australians are minimising food waste with steps such as using leftovers, there is more we can all do to stop food waste.”

Here are some more tips from OzHarvest on how to further minimise food waste:

- Planning and writing out meals is crucial - but it is recommended that consumers double-check their refrigerators before they leave for the store so that they only purchase exactly what they need.

- Fresh fruit and vegetables are delicious – however, they are the most wasted foods, so don’t overdo it. Consumers should purchase the right amount for their serving sizes or plan to reuse them in another meal later in the week.

- Use the appropriate parts of your fridge - Place fruits and vegetables in the crisper to keep them fresh; place meats in the coolest part of your fridge (usually the bottom shelf); keep milk inside on a shelf, rather than in the door to avoid temperature fluctuation.

- Encourage food businesses to donate to a food rescue service – With locations across Australia, OzHarvest collects surplus food from all types of food providers and delivers meals, direct and free of charge, to 700 charities providing much needed assistance to vulnerable men, women and children.

More about the new LG Door-in-Door Refrigerators™ with CustomChill™ Drawer

The LG Door-in-Door feature helps to reduce cool air loss by up to 41per cent compared to opening the full door ****. The LG CustomChill™ Drawer allows you to choose a temperature to suit your needs, independent from the rest of the fridge. You can select a pre-set temperature from -1°c to 5°c depending on the food type. Now you can store anything from seafood through to cake at the appropriate temperatures.

****Based on Intertek testing of SX5534WB, GR-S632GLRC AND LFX31945ST/02, according to LG internal test methodology, measuring percentage reduction in exchange rate of air when opening the Door-in-Door compared to the full door for 10 seconds. Results may vary by models and duration of door opening.

LG Electronics Australia is based in Sydney and is a subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc, a global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In Australia, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative home entertainment products, mobile phones, home appliances, commercial displays, air conditioning systems and solar energy solutions, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.au or facebook.com/LGaustralia

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 83,000 people working in 128 locations around the world. With 2014 global sales of USD 55.91 billion (KRW 59.04 trillion), LG is comprised of the following business units -Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance & Air Solutions, and Vehicle Components and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2014 ENERGY STAR Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Home Appliance Company

LG Electronics Home Appliance Company is a global leader in the home appliance industry, providing thoughtfully designed products that combine excellent performance with enhanced user convenience and impressive energy and time saving features. LG’s innovative products, including refrigerators, washing machines, dishwashers, cooking appliances, vacuum cleaners, and built-in appliances are designed to resonate with consumers around the world. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

Each year 8 to 10 billion dollars worth of food is wasted in Australia. New LG Consumer research reveals where food wasteage occurs and how you can change wasteful habits